Tom's Views

I’ve eaten the various incantations of these Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sandwich Fillets for the past thirty years.  Note that this particular product differs from the Mrs. Paul’s Crunchy Fish Fillets that I reviewed here, in that there are fewer fillets per box (6 instead of 10), each fish sandwich fillet is close to twice the amount as the crunchy fillets. Here are my thoughts on this delicious supper-time main course:

Benefits Of Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sandwich Fillets

• The sandwich fish fillets themselves are packed in a re close-able plastic bag for freshness, and this bag keeps them from picking up odors of, and then assuming the flavor of other foods in the freezer.
• These Mrs. Paul’s sandwich fillets are 100% Alaska Pollock fish; without fillers.  Alaska Pollock is a mild-tasting yet full-bodied fish (at least, as satisfying as whitefish can be anyhow).  So it accommodates flavoring spices well without dominating the dish, and therefore, compliments other foods well.
• These breaded, crunchy fish fillets especially designed for kaiser or hamburger rolls from Mrs. Paul’s, have a hunger-enticing, not-too-fishy flavor.
• You can be re-close the box with built-in tabs that fit into slots on the top flap once you’ve re-sealed the inner bag.
• This breaded fish has lots of omega-3 fatty acids, that are excellent for promoting heart health.
• While baking, the fish fillets give off a mouth-watering aroma, so that when they’re finally ready to eat, I’m really anxious to devour them.   This aromatic preamble makes actually eating them even more of a delectable treat.Frank’s hot sauce goes well with these Mrs. Paul’s sandwich fish fillets; my favorite topping to put on them actually.
• I follow the twenty-eight to thirty minutes in the oven at 425 degrees instructions on the box that in my oven at least, predictably yields very hot, quite crunchy, and golden brown sandwich fish fillets.

What I Dislike About Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sandwich Fillets

• There’s no indication on the box that these Mrs. Paul’s fish sandwich fillets have been tested for mercury.  Doing that would be comforting for consumers, given the concern these days over heavy metals in the food supply.  But I’ve eaten these for long enough now without discernible problems, that I’m not worried about mercury in fish.
• Each serving (one fillet) has 190 calories.  Yet I must eat three or four servings to really feel satisfied.  The breading no doubt add lots of extra calories but on the good side, is made from wheat flower.
• Mrs. Paul’s makes the breading from enriched flour.  I’d prefer that they use all whole grains in their seasoned coatings.The flour they apply appears to be bleached, though it does not say bleached on the box.
• They also have added sugar and preservatives.  So these fish sandwich fillets definitely qualify as one of those “dreaded” processed dishes.
• These frozen fish fillets do not heat up well in the microwave.  In fact, the box recommends against microwave preparation.  But an ability to “nuke” them would shorten preparation time significantly.

Though they could be better if prepared with whole grain flour and without sugar, Mr’s Paul’s fish sandwich fillets are good eating nonetheless so long as you don’t gorge on them too often.  Over all, I truly love the flavor of Mrs. Paul’s breaded fish fillets, including these fish sandwich fillets.  They cost little, are easy to fix, taste delicious, and are on the whole quite good for you.  So I’d highly recommend them to anyone hungry for the taste of good fish.  If you’re a fish lover as I am, you’ll be quite pleased with the meals in which you serve these Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sandwich Fillets.

Tom Hesley

Other Mrs. Paul’s Fish Product Reviews

• Mrs. Paul’s Crunchy Fish Fillets Review
• Mrs. Paul’s Crunchy Popcorn Fish Review
• Mrs. Paul’s Lightly Breaded Flounder Fillets Review

Other Fish Fillet Product Reviews

• Gorton’s Garlic and Herb Crunchy Breaded Fish Fillets Review
• Gorton’s Premium Tilapia Fish Fillets Review

Fish Fillet Condiment Reviews

• Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce Review

Some claim that the difficulty with   American socialism is that eventually, you run out of other people’s money to redistribute.  Yes, there’s some truth to that.  However, one big  problem with capitalism, more than in socialism, is that greedy entrepeneurs eventually jip you out of your money.  Perhaps consumers can protect themselves from being ripped off; to a degree.  But even if the buyer is fully aware and purchases smartly, predatory companies still routinely hide scams from public view;  in fine print, in hype, and in dishonest business practices.  Capitalism rewards greed, selfishness, and dishonesty, which in urn, encourages and perpetuates these all-too-common yet undesirable human raits.

Living standards are thought to be better here in America than in most other places, yes. But only a segment of this higher standard could be directly attributed to capitalism. Additionally, we have a fairer and more extensive justice system here than exists in most of the places from which immigrants to The US hale. Education is greater here. So too is our health care system; an institution that’s as advanced as it is due in significant part to government-funded research and regulation (not capitalism). Further, the American work place as well as her streets are safer as well due to OSHA, police forces, and other government regulatory institutions (again, not capitalism). In short: Our institutionalized and systemic concern for human welfare also draws immigrants here; much more than simply capitalism.

I would prefer no abuse of my funds at all; whether that be institutional (government) OR individual (greedy capitalist).  It’s not clear that there’s any less abuse of resources in capitalism however, than in American socialism.  By today’s standards, the capitalist notion that if a man does not work, then he should not eat, is barbarous. Why?  Because it attributes too much blame on, and then punishes in overly harsh ways, the less fortunate. Some people in fact cannot work, and particularly today, many cannot find jobs so that they COULD work. So would you suggest that these folks should not eat?  Indeed, if not for the generosity of society, we’d be hearing lots more about people starving to death in these tough economic times. But I’m glad that that’s not generally the case however, here in America.  One reason that immigrants come here in droves, is that they know that they probably won’t starve if they’re not able to find work.

Now, to be sure, personal gain (profit) is ONE potent incentive that spurs innovation and technological advance.  But it’s not the ONLY motivator however. A sheer personal interest in advancing civilization and solving problems is also a key stimulant for positive change. People accomplish greatness all the time; even when there’s not much monetary profit in it for them personally (starving artists, public school teachers, volunteers of all kinds, and perhaps the best example: soldiers in the military, who put their lives on the line every day, though they’re only paid a pittance). There is much joy in giving and sharing beyond the promise of lots of money in return. But the philosophy of capitalism seems to discourage and ignore that whereas socialism depends on that.

The dubious role of the profit motive in the development of medicine makes pharmaceutical companies untrustworthy in my opinion. In recent times it’s common to hear that a medicine has been misrepresented, works better than it actually does, has previously-concealed side effects, bears a long list of disclaimers, and that safety regulations during testing were ignored in the rush to get the drug to market.  In short, in the medicine case as well as most other areas of business where competition is fierce: There’s a grave downside to profiteering (capitalism) that should not be dismissed; no matter how big the potential profits might be.

Finally, in addition to “free enterprise,” the country was also founded on the biblical principles of loving one’s neighbors and helping those in need. Thus, colonial Americans were much more than just a bunch of money-mongering selfish individuals who were obsessed with maximizing personal gain. Concern for “the common good” and the welfare of neighbors were important aspects of a young America as well.  So let’s not overestimate the positive role that capitalism played in the rapid industrial development of America as an economic superpower.  There was in fact, much more to it than simple greed.

Tom Hesley

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